St Peter's Methodist Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Canterbury, South East CT1 2DH · Kent
#1203 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#6806 of 15,697 nationally
About St Peter's Methodist Primary School
St Peter's Methodist Primary School is a local authority primary located in Canterbury, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 208 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 1203rd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 208; capacity filled 99%.
There are 46 schools in Canterbury; St Peter's Methodist Primary School ranks 15th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)27.9%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Peter's Methodist Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 208
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Peter's Methodist Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The King's School Canterbury
Canterbury · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
985 students · 534 m away
St Johns Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
427 students · 596 m away
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students · 705 m away
The Canterbury Academy
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,984 students · 964 m away
Barton Court Grammar School
Canterbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students · 1.1 km away
The Canterbury Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students · 1.2 km away
Wincheap Foundation Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students · 1.2 km away
St Stephen's Infant School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
263 students · 1.3 km away
St Stephen's Junior School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
400 students · 1.4 km away
The Archbishop's School
Canterbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
770 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
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St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School
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208 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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208 students
Fryern Junior School
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Greatham Primary School
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Roman Way Primary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Peter's Methodist Primary School a good school?
St Peter's Methodist Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 55.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1203 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Peter's Methodist Primary School rank in South East?
St Peter's Methodist Primary School ranks #1203 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #6806 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Peter's Methodist Primary School?
St Peter's Methodist Primary School had 208 students in 2025.
Is St Peter's Methodist Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Peter's Methodist Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Peter's Methodist Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Peter's Methodist Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.